Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Inlet Assembly Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Air Outlet Duct Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Battery Box to Body Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Blower Motor Resistor Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Blower Motor Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Compressor Clutch Nut | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| Compressor Hose Assembly to Battery Box Nut (L61) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Compressor Hose Assembly to Compressor Bolt | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Compressor Hose Assembly to Condenser Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Compressor Hose Assembly to TXV Nut (L61) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Compressor to Engine Block Bolts | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Compressor Pressure Relief Valve | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Compressor Thermal Protection Switch Retainer Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| CRFM Bracket Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Defrost Actuator to Evaporator Case Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Defroster Duct to HVAC Module Nuts | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Discharge Line Nuts | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Evaporator Case Assembly to Blower Case Assembly Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Evaporator Cover Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Evaporator Outlet Hose to Air Cleaner Bracket Bolt (L66) | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Evaporator Outlet Hose to Compressor Hose Nut (L66) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Evaporator Outlet Hose to Cowl Nut (L66) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Evaporator Outlet Hose to TXV Nut (L66) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Evaporator Pipe Cover Screw | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Floor Actuator to Evaporator Case Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Front of Dash to HVAC Module Seal Nuts | 8 N.m | 70 lb in |
| Heater Core Cover Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Heater Core Pipe Cover Screw | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Heater Core Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Heater Duct to Heater Core Cover Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Hold Down Bracket and Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| HVAC Module to Cross Car Beam Nuts and Bolts | 8 N.m | 70 lb in |
| Intermediate Duct Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Liquid Line to Receiver Dehydrator Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Liquid Line to Strut Tower Nut (L61) | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Liquid Line to Strut Tower Nut (L66) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Liquid Line to TXV Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Metal Bracket to HVAC Module Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Panel Actuator to Evaporator Case Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Passenger Compartment Air Filter Housing Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Receiver Dehydrator Bracket Bolt to Body | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Receiver Dehydrator to Condenser Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Recirc Assembly Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Refrigerant Low Temperature Sensor Bolt to TXV | 5 N.m | 45 lb in |
| Refrigerant Pressure Sensor to Compressor Hose Assembly | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| TXV Backing Plate Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |